Official Cheap Mod Thread

MyZ4U2C · 04-03-2012, 10:19 PM

This is a great addition to the rear, well I liked it on my Acura I had before I got my Z. with " bright white " it will match the LED license plate upgrade and look like a stock option and under $200

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happytheman · 04-03-2012, 10:41 PM

Oh that's quite nice! I'd like to see some of the colors other than the yellow.

MyZ4U2C · 04-03-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Oh that's quite nice! I'd like to see some of the colors other than the yellow.

Yeah, Im not accustomed to uploading pics, I was going to show a example of the one on my Acura, but couldnt figure it out...I dont remember how, anyhow there is also a album located here and actually one of my pics is in there lol

Photo Gallery

happytheman · 04-03-2012, 11:02 PM

Oh you mean this one!

It looks good, but perhaps a teensy bit rice.

I can't help it, but any page that sports this at the top, front and center...gets my full attention!

( Click to show/hide )

MyZ4U2C · 04-03-2012, 11:08 PM

Mine is actually a dark gray with white, similar though. I know how it can look a little rice, but I think the white is suttle and gives it a almost stock look, or red if you wire it for the brake light where it only lights up when braking....colors like green, blue, yellow are a bit more ricey. The white matches the license plate upgrade and its not for everyone, but does look kinda nice

happytheman · 04-03-2012, 11:17 PM

Yes, I think if the white is subtle..it can certainly look nice against the white LED of the license plate lighting.

MyZ4U2C · 04-03-2012, 11:24 PM

This thread was a excellent idea btw, I wont be able to afford much just getting my Z, so looking through here getting some little mods here and there to tide me over will be great! repped!

the spoiler is great, ur looking at the eyes right? lol, and this mod is something that looks a lot better in person than in pics, its really hard to justify the lighting / look in a pic

happytheman · 04-03-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyZ4U2C

This thread was a excellent idea btw, I wont be able to afford much just getting my Z, so looking through here getting some little mods here and there to tide me over will be great! repped!

the spoiler is great, ur looking at the eyes right? lol, and this mod is something that looks a lot better in person than in pics, its really hard to justify the lighting / look in a pic

Sure, we'll just go with that for now!

Thanks for the rep! Yea, it's always nice to see new ideas pop up that don't cost a bundle to incorporate!

Phaddi_inc · 04-03-2012, 11:42 PM

Let's not forget the "K. F." hood damper mod! A must have for anyone who spends time messing around in the engine bay. If I remember correctly this mod was less than 100$.

Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: Stillen Gen3 Install - Picture

Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: Hood Damper mod - Picture

happytheman · 04-03-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaddi_inc

Let's not forget the "K. F." hood damper mod! A must have for anyone who spends time messing around in the engine bay. If I remember correctly this mod was less than 100$.

Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: Stillen Gen3 Install - Picture

You're right, it's just under $100. I think they're working through some slight fitment issues on this one though. I'm waiting on the completion of some additional R&D and then I'll be jumping on board.

Phaddi_inc · 04-03-2012, 11:57 PM

Ya I heard there was some fitment issues but mine seem to be spot on. Hood and fender gaps are all the same still, which was a big concern for me. besides lifting the hood that extra bit for the install, I can't see any issues at all. At first they were a bit aggressive on opening, but they seem to have settled just nice now.

2ndChance · 05-06-2012, 07:35 PM

Cheap Y pipe!! $100 shipped!

I can feel it rev faster around 3-5k range, more aggressive launch (tire spin), and deeper exhaust tone. People concerned about rasp, it does not make sense to cold start your Z and rev it in neutral gear, because it will sound like crap, but when you drive and really push it, sounds great.

Fitment is spot on. Just look how thin is the stock pipe.

happytheman · 05-06-2012, 08:53 PM

Nice! Any idea what the composition of the steel is by chance?

2ndChance · 05-07-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nice! Any idea what the composition of the steel is by chance?

Supposedly "High Quality T-304 Stainless Steel". Quality seem to be on par with mid range exhausts I've seen.

chefsung · 06-02-2012, 10:31 AM

damn. I wanted to order the pwjdm shifter but its out of the red color base....

04-03-2012, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Oh that's quite nice! I'd like to see some of the colors other than the yellow. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-03-2012, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Oh you mean this one! It looks good, but perhaps a teensy bit rice. I can't help it, but any page that sports this at the top, front and center...gets my full attention! ( Click to show/hide ) __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-03-2012, 11:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Yes, I think if the white is subtle..it can certainly look nice against the white LED of the license plate lighting. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-03-2012, 11:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 15	Another great mod Let's not forget the "K. F." hood damper mod! A must have for anyone who spends time messing around in the engine bay. If I remember correctly this mod was less than 100$. Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: Stillen Gen3 Install - Picture Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: Hood Damper mod - Picture Last edited by Phaddi_inc; 04-03-2012 at 11:47 PM.

04-03-2012, 11:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 15	No problems here Ya I heard there was some fitment issues but mine seem to be spot on. Hood and fender gaps are all the same still, which was a big concern for me. besides lifting the hood that extra bit for the install, I can't see any issues at all. At first they were a bit aggressive on opening, but they seem to have settled just nice now.

04-03-2012, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 555	This is a great addition to the rear, well I liked it on my Acura I had before I got my Z. with " bright white " it will match the LED license plate upgrade and look like a stock option and under $200 Amp'd Nissan

04-03-2012, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 555	Mine is actually a dark gray with white, similar though. I know how it can look a little rice, but I think the white is suttle and gives it a almost stock look, or red if you wire it for the brake light where it only lights up when braking....colors like green, blue, yellow are a bit more ricey. The white matches the license plate upgrade and its not for everyone, but does look kinda nice

04-03-2012, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 555	This thread was a excellent idea btw, I wont be able to afford much just getting my Z, so looking through here getting some little mods here and there to tide me over will be great! repped! the spoiler is great, ur looking at the eyes right? lol, and this mod is something that looks a lot better in person than in pics, its really hard to justify the lighting / look in a pic

05-06-2012, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
2ndChance Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 240 Drives: like he stole it Rep Power: 200	Cheap Y pipe!! $100 shipped! I can feel it rev faster around 3-5k range, more aggressive launch (tire spin), and deeper exhaust tone. People concerned about rasp, it does not make sense to cold start your Z and rev it in neutral gear, because it will sound like crap, but when you drive and really push it, sounds great. Fitment is spot on. Just look how thin is the stock pipe.

05-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Nice! Any idea what the composition of the steel is by chance? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-02-2012, 10:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
chefsung Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 97 Drives: 12 370z sport Rep Power: 14	damn. I wanted to order the pwjdm shifter but its out of the red color base....

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